OVERVIEW
Laci Steele enters her first season at Wisconsin after two years at NC State … Played 23 games as a sophomore in 2024-25, averaging 1.7 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 6.9 minutes per game … Shot 33.3% from three-point range … Played in NCAA Tournament games, including 8 minutes against Michigan State … As a freshman, averaged 3.4 points in 11.8 minutes across 32 games, shooting 80% from the free throw line with 20 made three-pointers.
2024-25 (SOPHOMORE AT NC STATE)
Played in 23 games off the bench … Averaged 1.7 points, 0.9 rebounds and 6.9 minutes per game … Shot 33.3% from three-point range … Season-high seven points vs. Kent State … Career-high 22 minutes and five points vs. Old Dominion.
2023-24 (FRESHMAN AT NC STATE)
Appeared in 32 games off the bench … Averaged 3.4 points and 11.8 minutes per game … Shot 80% from the free throw line (16-of-20) … Made 20 three-pointers … Four double-digit scoring games … Career-high 13 points with 5-of-6 shooting vs. Virginia … Played in two NCAA Tournament games during NC State’s Final Four run.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ranked No. 56 overall in the 2023 ESPN class … 2023 McDonald’s All-American nominee … Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year, MaxPreps Player of the Year and AAU Player of the Year … Led Edmond North to back-to-back state titles, earning MVP both years … Averaged 21.3 points as a senior … Edmond North’s all-time leader in points and steals … Multiple conference and state honors.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Travis and Michele Steele … Majoring in Business Marketing.